Long-time Firehouse Contributor Gary Ludwig has published a book titled 'Blood, Sweat, Tears and Prayers: Firefighting and EMS from Some of the Toughest Streets in America.' It traces the career of a firefighter/medic in St. Louis and Memphis.

A donated Blue Bird Corporate 'doughnut wagon' is among the vehicles converted for fire service by Peach County firefighters. The former Wanderlodge is now a mobile command staff utilized in disasters and other emergencys. Military diesels have been...

At around 9,000 ft, the man had a seizure while attempting a left hand turn. He was unconscious in a freefall until the jump master managed to pull the ripcord. He regained consciousness and landed OK.